The ability to use language to communicate is one of things that makes us human. At MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain ...

Recent analysis of human brain tissue suggests that a small and often overlooked region deep within the brain may play a central role in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that neurons in the ...

Scientists developed a technique to grow cells that control voluntary movement, a discovery that could aid ALS and spinal ...

I still vividly remember the first time we observed neurons responding not to audible sound, but to concentrated, precisely ...

A new study suggests Parkinson’s may stem from disruptions in a little-known brain network, reshaping how doctors think about ...

Scientists have found a key brain network that’s disrupted by Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in ...

BACKGROUND: The disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a central pathogenic event in many central nervous system disorders. However, the mechanisms regulating BBB function remain incompletely ...

Biocomputing research is testing living neurons for computation as scientists look for energy-efficient alternatives to ...

Scientists rebuilt human brain circuits in the lab and discovered that the thalamus acts as a central organizer of cortical wiring. The findings offer new insight into how brain networks form and why ...

New York City voters will head to the polls on June 24 to make their choices for already competitive primaries for major seats, including mayor. Here's everything you need to know before you cast your ...